Intern - System Test Automation Engineer – San Diego, CA – Summer 2027

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Job Title Intern - System Test Automation Engineer – San Diego, CA – Summer 2027 Job Description Are you interested in an Intern opportunity with Philips? We welcome individuals who are currently pursuing an undergraduate (BS) and/or graduate (MS) degree to participate in 3- 6 month paid System Test Automation Engineer Intern opportunities at our site in San Diego, CA. Through this role you will gain meaningful, hands-on experience in medical device software testing, test automation, AI-driven V&V technologies, and system integration within a leading HealthTech company. Your role: Work in a fast-paced R&D environment focused on developing innovative healthcare solutions. Design, develop, and enhance automated test frameworks, software tools, and AI-powered testing solutions. Support the development of AI agents and explore the application of Generative AI and Machine Learning technologies for test automation. Develop and maintain automation scripts using modern programming languages and tools. Automate system integration and verification procedures to improve test efficiency, quality, and automation coverage. Execute automated test suites, analyze results, identify issues, and evaluate opportunities to improve testing methodologies and processes. Investigate and troubleshoot software, hardware, and integration issues in collaboration with software developers, systems engineers, and test engineers. Validate defects and help expedite issue resolution across cross-functional teams. Set up and maintain test environments, including software, hardware, and networking configurations. Create and execute dry-run tests on engineering builds, support test case development and early defect detection, and provide project updates, technical findings, and status reports to the engineering team and functional manager. You’re the right fit if: At least 3 years of study towards the degree of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field Experience with one or more programming languages including C#, .NET, Azure, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, Java, JavaScripts, Go, or React; experience using source code control systems like Git or Azure DevOps and debugging techniques You are interested in software quality, test automation, AI technologies, and medical device development You are a self-motivated learner who enjoys solving complex technical problems You possess strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills You communicate effectively and work well both independently and within cross-functional teams You can establish and maintain productive working relationships with team members, stakeholders, and business partners You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position. How we work together We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. This is an office role. About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others. Learn more about our business. Discover our rich and exciting history. Learn more about our purpose. Learn more about our culture. Philips Transparency Details The hourly pay range for this position is Bachelor Level: $29.00 to $36.00 an hour; Masters Level: $33.00 to $46.00 an hour plus overtime eligible. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors including, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. Details about our benefits can be found here. At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Additional Information US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future. Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to San Diego, CA. This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. At Philips, we believe that every human matters. As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation. The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life. For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners. Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health. Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters. That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views. When people feel cared for and listened to, they bring their best qualities to work, leading to better collaboration, communication, innovation and success. It is the policy of Philips to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy/childbirth or related medical conditions, age, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status or any other characteristic protected by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism. To ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance. Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace. Know Your Rights